Father Jacques Audebert, monk-priest of the Abbey of Fleury, passed away tragically on June 18, 2025, in his 80th year, in a road accident. Though nearly 80, he was in good health and actively serving his monastic community.<\/p>\n
Born in Vend\u00f4me in 1946, he entered the monastery in 1965, made his religious profession in 1967, and was ordained a priest in 1979. Over nearly six decades of monastic life, he held numerous roles: master of oblates, editor of Renaissance de Fleury<\/em>, archivist, and official photographer of the community. He was also a spiritual guide, confessor to several communities of religious women, and retreat preacher.<\/p>\n From 1991 to 2006, he served as parish priest of Saint-Beno\u00eet-sur-Loire and later became acting prior of the Abbey from 2019 to 2022. Talented and multi-skilled\u2014musician, hymn composer, and handyman\u2014he leaves behind a rich legacy of service, dedication, and faith. The community mourns his sudden loss and entrusts him to your prayers, awaiting his funeral on Monday, June 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the basilica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>